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Soraya Syed?british
Light upon Light
2013
Edition 20/100
Signed (artist’s
embossed stamp)
Framed
Silk screen print on
Thai handmade paper
42 x 42 cm

Soraya Syed is a London-based calligraphic
artist, who received the prestigious icazetname
or calligrapher’s license from Istanbul, Turkey in
2005. Her practice is a process of disciplined
freedom and she enjoys the constant tension
between remaining true to her classical training
while exploring further possibilities. She recently
co-founded an innovative app and web project
called Nuqta.com. www.artofthepen.com

Guide Price £500

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